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Changing the way we think about anxiety... Therapists get anxiety…and that’s OK... Generational trauma and black identity wounding

Open article: Social media platforms open new ways for private practitioners to connect across the country, and the world, argue Caz Binstead and Nicholas Sarantakis. Private Practice, June 2025.

We’re committed to and passionate about improving equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the counselling and psychotherapy professions

Healing the healers: How can we best support NHS staff under pressure?... plus... Considering diversity from a new perspective... How unconscious dynamics manifest online... When self-disclosure is best practice... Reparenting the wounded inner child

‘How do coaches support leaders in creating environments where neurodivergent talent can flourish?’ Plus... The therapist-to-coach transition: beyond role mechanics // Celtic insights for holistic coaching and supervision // Crossing cultures: action learning in practice. Coaching Today, January 2026

Holding a maternal mirror: How a counsellor’s pregnancy impacted her work with children in care... Plus: Happy and safe online... Facilitating advocacy... Supporting refugees... Clay as the narrative. BACP Children, Young People & Familes, March 2026.

'Given the complexity of the information that AI systems like Chat GPT and Bard can access in seconds, can these systems really help people with mental health issues?.' Regular column from Sandi Mann. BACP Workplace, October 2023

Sarah Millward talks about the fees and common questions like cancellation charges, refunds, receipt issuance and more. She also explores the importance of clear contacts, informed consent, and ethical considerations for therapists. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog

Single by choice. Dispelling the myth that all people are better off partnered // Body dysmorphic disorder // Honour-based violence // Trauma and the menstrual cycle // Fathers grieving baby loss. Therapy Today, May 2025

This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around contracting with clients and explores their implications for practice